shrill -
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.
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pretentious -
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.
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trek -
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot
Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.
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nudge -
A light touch or push
The elephant gave her baby a nudge to push him forward.
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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wring -
To squeeze and twist something.
Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.
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scour -
To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent
Victor would have to use a cleaning solution to scour the rust stains off of his bathtub.
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awash -
Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted
Many students graduate college awash in debt, so that a significant portion of their income has to go to slowly paying it off.
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hybrid -
A thing made by combining two different elements, often from different sources.
The car is a hybrid, running on both gasoline and electricity.
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tinkle -
To make a light, clear ringing sound
The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.
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hiccup -
To experience or make the involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm.
He hiccupped loudly during dinner and couldn’t stop for a few minutes!
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mull -
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.
"I understand how much you want a dog", Eileen and John told their kids. "We will mull it over tonight and give you our answer tomorrow."
